OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to assess self-reported side effects in women after they received the oral contraceptive (OC) and to compare discontinuation rates, according to presence or absence of side effects.
STUDY DESIGN
The study comprised 1716 women aged <25 years who initiated the OC at 3 publicly funded family planning clinics and completed structured interviews after 3 and 6 months.
RESULTS
Nearly 60% of subjects discontinued the OC by 6 months. Most subjects reported no… CONTINUE READING